Feep Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Feep Dam, located in Cedar Springs, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose classified as "Other." The dam, designed by Bill Sellers and completed in 1980, stands at a height of 36.9 feet with a hydraulic height of 30 feet.


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Summary

It has a storage capacity of 1704 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 141.7 acres, drawing water from an unknown river or stream in the Early County.

Despite being state-jurisdiction regulated, Feep Dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. The dam's condition is currently not rated, with the last inspection conducted in June 2016. With uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam poses minimal risk to surrounding areas but is subject to regular inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Feep Dam an intriguing case study in dam management and maintenance, given its unique design features and location in a rural area of Georgia. The dam's historical completion and ongoing risk assessment provide valuable insights into the challenges and considerations involved in maintaining critical water infrastructure in a changing climate landscape.

Year Completed

1980

Dam Length

10032

Dam Height

36.9

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

141.7

Hydraulic Height

30

Drainage Area

142

Nid Storage

1704

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

37
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.